Overview

• Madhav Kaushik smashed an unbeaten 95 off 31 balls, including 10 fours and seven sixes, to power Meerut Mavericks to 225/2 in the opening match.
• Meerut captain Rinku Singh clean bowled Adarsh Singh with the first delivery of his first over and finished with figures of 2-0-18-1.
• The Mavericks’ bowlers then bundled out Kanpur Superstars for 139/9, securing an 86-run victory at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
• Video highlights of Rinku’s celebration and match figures have intensified discussion around his bid for a spot in India’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 squad.
• The six-team UP T20 League continues through September 6, offering more opportunities for players to press their cases for national selection.